Surf spot

Blaauwberg

Forecast conditions and map view for Blaauwberg in South Africa, Cape Town. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: South Africa, Cape Town
Coordinates: -33.8084, 18.4666

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.8	2.1	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.2	2.2	2.1	1.6	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.3	1.7	1.9	2.3	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.1	1.9	1.8	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.7
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	9.8	9.8	9.2	12.4	12.8	12.6	12.3	12.1	11.7	11.1	10.6	11.4	10.3	10.2	10.2	10.1	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.6	9.5	7.7	6.5	7.2	8.2	8	8.4	6.5	6.3	6.8	6.8	8.8	6.8	8.8	9.3	9.6	9.8	9.8	9.6	9.7	9.7	9.7	9.7	9.7	9.4	9.2	8.9	9.1	9.3	9	8.9	9.8	10.1	10.6	10.2	10.3
Wave energy (kJ)	370	338	225	1027	1401	1638	1642	1483	1325	1150	972	649	649	533	439	363	318	262	223	190	166	100	91	96	104	95	106	72	86	116	159	442	341	796	1164	1233	1266	1246	1227	1139	1048	853	694	617	672	604	566	525	530	404	366	444	497	542	601	599
Wind speed (km/h)	13.7	12.6	15.6	11.4	16.2	18.1	14.3	11.2	9.2	9.4	9.7	10.2	7.2	9.7	3.6	10.3	6.2	12.1	12.3	20.9	29.4	29.2	18.1	18.2	19.9	18.1	17.1	26.5	27	21.4	15.9	10.6	5.9	3.4	11.4	14.4	26.3	27.5	18.8	14.7	9.5	11	10.7	12.7	11.6	13.2	10.1	8.6	10.4	15.3	23.7	31	24.4	22.4	18.8	19.6
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Blaauwberg (Blouberg / Bloubergstrand), Cape Town, South Africa is one of the most famous surf and kite-surf spots in the Cape Town area, known for its wide sandy beach, big Atlantic Ocean swells, and iconic view of Table Mountain across the bay.

Quick description

Location: West coast of Cape Town, along Table Bay
Wave type: Mostly a beach break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the swell is up
Wind: Often windy, which makes it especially popular for kitesurfing and windsurfing
Scenery: Open ocean, long beach, and a postcard view of Table Mountain

Surf conditions

Blaauwberg picks up plenty of swell from the Atlantic, so it can produce powerful, punchy waves, especially in winter. The beach break can be fun and playful on smaller days, but when the swell grows, it can become fast, hollow, and sometimes challenging. Because the sandbanks shift, conditions can change frequently.

What to expect

Best season: Generally autumn to winter for consistent swell
Wave quality: Can be very good, but less predictable than a reef break
Crowds: Can get busy when conditions are good
Hazards: Strong currents, cold water, and occasionally heavy surf

Vibe

The area has a lively surf and watersports culture, with lots of action on windy days. Even if you’re not surfing, it’s a great place to watch surfers and kitesurfers with one of the best views in Cape Town.